“Put your shoes on, grab your backpack, and meet me at the door!” It may sound like a simple request, but for a young child, following directions like this can involve several different communication skills at once. When a child frequently has trouble following directions,...
When we think about helping children build communication skills, it’s easy to picture structured activities, flashcards, or speech therapy sessions. But some of the best opportunities for speech and language growth happen during ordinary moments at home. Every conversation gives your child a chance to...
Easy Ways to Boost Communication Before the School Year Begins August is that in-between month, summer fun is still in full swing, but back-to-school is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to refresh your child’s speech and language skills in a fun, low-pressure...
Simple, Powerful Ways to Build Communication at Home When people think of speech therapy, they often imagine flashcards, worksheets, or structured sessions. But here’s the truth: some of the best tools for building speech and language are already in your home. You don’t need anything...
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Speech & Language Development As a parent, it’s completely natural to wonder if your child’s speech and language skills are developing “on track.” You might hear other children talking more clearly or using longer sentences and start to question—Should I...
One of the most common questions parents ask is: “Why does my child talk so much at home, but barely speaks at school?” —or— “Why does my child communicate better with their teacher than with family?” The truth is: it’s very common for children’s speech...
Summer is a time for sunshine, vacations, and a break from busy school schedules, but that doesn’t mean speech and language growth has to take a pause! The good news? You don’t need extra time, expensive materials, or structured lessons to support your child’s communication...
Social communication is how children use language to interact with others. From smiling at a caregiver to chatting with friends on the playground, these early interactions help children learn how to share ideas, understand emotions, and build relationships. Social communication includes skills like taking turns...
Books are one of the most powerful tools we use in speech therapy, and it’s not just about reading the words on the page. Storybooks help children build vocabulary, comprehension, sentence structure, and social communication in meaningful, engaging ways. Here’s how we use books to...
Naomi Miller is currently in preschool and getting ready for the exciting transition to kindergarten next year! She is one of the sweetest, most hardworking little girls! Naomi comes to speech therapy with the biggest smile and is always eager to participate in any and...